India VS Zimbabwe 1st ODI Today: After 6 years, both the teams will be face to face, know the possible playing XI of both

Posted on 18th Aug 2022 by rohit kumar

The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and Zimbabwe will be played at Harare Sports Club today. After 6 years both the teams are going to face each other. Earlier on June 15, 2016, the match between the two teams was played. The Indian team has gone on the tour without its senior players. At the same time, a few days before the start of the series, KL Rahul was made the captain in place of Shikhar Dhawan, making a big change. In such a situation, the young players also have a chance to prove themselves in this series.

 

where can I watch this match?

 

The recently played series between India and West Indies will be telecast live on DD Sports. At the same time, you can enjoy the match against Zimbabwe on Sony Sports Network. Apart from this, you can watch the live streaming of this match on Sony Liv. The matches will start at 12.45 pm Indian time.

 

Team India has not lost in 25 years

 

India has not lost a series in Zimbabwe since 1997. During this, he has defeated the host team four times. In 1998, the India team went to Zimbabwe for the third time. Then he won the three-match series 2-1. After this, the Indian team went to Zimbabwe in 2013. Then toured in 2015 and 2016 and came back winning each time.

 

All eyes will be on the performance of KL Rahul, who is making a comeback from injury, in the first ODI. He can be seen opening with Dhawan. Rahul Tripathi can also make his debut in international cricket.

 

Probable playing XI of both the teams

 

India: KL Rahul (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson (wk), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Pranandik Krishna, and Mohammad Siraj

 

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanase Marumani, Takudzwanase Kaitano, Innocent Kaya, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabwa (captain), Tony Munyonga, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Victor Nyuchi, Tanaka Chiwanga.

 

Also Read: IND vs ZIM: This unique world record will be recorded in the name of Deepak Hooda as soon as India wins, and will become the first batsman to do so

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